State govt advised from time to time for filling up vacancies in SERC : Centre

The Central Government has advised the State Governments from time to time to take all necessary steps for filling up the vacant posts of Chairpersons/Members in concerned SERC within stipulated time as per provisions of the Electricity Act, 2003.

Section 82 of the Electricity Act, 2003 empowers State Government to appoint Chairpersons and Members of State Electricity Regulatory Commission (SERC). The details of the State-wise vacancy position in SERCs as provided by Forum of Regulators (FoR) is at Annexure.